Sri Lanka chase down 182 for loss of just two wickets - report
Nissanka hits 52-ball century and takes stunning catch
Australia's hopes hanging by a thread following defeat
They need Ireland to beat Zimbabwe on Tuesday to retain hope
Australia lose last five wickets for seven runs in slumping to 181 all out
Openers share 104-run stand before collapse
Hemantha takes three wickets as SL fight back
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesMatheesha Pathirana is holding his knee. It's either his knee or hamstring. This will be a huge blow for Sir Lanka.
Watching the replay, there is nothing there which suggests he has really hurt himself.
It was turning into a tight over from Matheesha Pathirana.
But the Sri Lanka pacer has pulled up during his follow-through and has hit the ground, needing medical attention.
This is not looking good for the co-hosts.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
This will go one way or the other from Matheesha Pathirana. It'll either smack Mitch Marsh in the pads or go into the stands.
Matheesha Pathirana into the attack for Sri Lanka as he replaces the expensive Dushmantha Chameera.
Far more convincing from Travis Head as he brings up back-to-back boundaries off Maheesh Theekshana.
The off-spinner gives away nine runs in his first over.
Travis Head, who stood in as Australia captain for their first two T20 World Cup games in Mitch Marsh's absence, can count himself lucky here.
He looks to slap Maheesh Theekshana down the ground but manages a thick outside edge to beat wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis and the field at short third as it runs away for four.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
What a shot from Mitch Marsh and what a start from Australia. They do have a point to prove as they weren't at their best against Zimbabwe, which they were expected to win.
Dushmantha Chameera's first over goes for 16 runs.
Mitch Marsh picks up a short ball from Sri Lanka's right-arm seamer and launches it over long-on for a maximum!
Travis Head opens the account too with a boundary - just like his captain Mitch Marsh.
He's take the aerial route over mid-wicket to get his first four.
Not a good start for Sri Lanka and Dushmantha Chameera.
Aatif Nawaz
Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Judging by the way the ball is coming onto the bat and the dimensions of the ground, we could be on for a high-scoring game.
Australia and Mitch Marsh are off the mark in majestic fashion.
A confident cut to send the ball to the boundary through point and it races away despite a valiant chase from the Sri Lanka fielder.
Travis Head and Mitch Marsh are out in the middle - plenty of experience between the two and Australia will need all of it today.
Buoyed by a noisy home crowd, Sri Lanka are about to send Dushmantha Chameera to attack the Australian duo.
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Image source, Getty ImagesAustralia captain Mitchell Marsh: "All OK. Ready to go tonight.
"A big game, Every game in the World Cup comes with great responsibility. We weren't at our best in the last game but we look forward to this game. It's going to be a great challenge."
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka: "We are bowling first. It's one of the most important games in in the competition. We are looking forward to it."
Image source, Getty ImagesThe big news for Australia is that their captain Mitchell Marsh is back in the playing squad as he recovers from "testicular bleeding" after hit in the groin area last week.
He is one of the three changes in the Australia squad along with Cooper Connolly and Xavier Bartlett, who also come in.
Matt Kuhnemann, Ben Dwarshuis and Matt Renshaw miss out for them.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka make just one change - Kusal Perera comes in for Kamil Mishara.
Australia XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana.
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has won the toss in Pallekele.
And he's decided to put Australia in to bat first.
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland scraped through against Italy a little while ago to book their place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup.
Now it’s over to their great rivals, Australia, who arrive under far greater scrutiny after that shock defeat by Zimbabwe on Friday.
The pressure is on and they desperately need a win in Colombo today to get their campaign back on track.
But standing in their way are co‑hosts Sri Lanka who know that a victory against Australia will seal their place in the next stage.
Welcome along as we bring you a game that has all the ingredients to be an intriguing one.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marsh,leg before wicket, bowled Hemantha Marsh, leg before wicket, bowled Hemantha | 54 | 27 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 52 | 200.00 |
Head,caught Kamindu Mendis, bowled Hemantha Head, caught Kamindu Mendis, bowled Hemantha | 56 | 29 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 43 | 193.10 |
Green,stumped Kusal Mendis, bowled Wellalage Green, stumped Kusal Mendis, bowled Wellalage | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 42.86 |
David,caught Hemantha, bowled Kamindu Mendis David, caught Hemantha, bowled Kamindu Mendis | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 120.00 |
Inglis,caught Wellalage, bowled Chameera Inglis, caught Wellalage, bowled Chameera | 27 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 122.73 |
Maxwell,caught Nissanka, bowled Hemantha Maxwell, caught Nissanka, bowled Hemantha | 22 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 146.67 |
Stoinis,caught Theekshana, bowled Chameera Stoinis, caught Theekshana, bowled Chameera | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 66.67 |
Connolly,caught Perera, bowled Theekshana Connolly, caught Perera, bowled Theekshana | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 75.00 |
Bartlett,run out Kusal Mendis Bartlett, run out Kusal Mendis | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.00 |
Ellis,not out Ellis, not out | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Zampa,run out Kamindu Mendis Zampa, run out Kamindu Mendis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
Extras, no balls 1, wides 4, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 5 Extras, no balls 1, wides 4, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 5 | |||||||
Total,181 all out 20.0 overs Total,181 all out 20.0 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chameera | 4.0 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 |
Theekshana | 4.0 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 9.25 |
Pathirana | 0.4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 |
Shanaka | 1.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12.00 |
Hemantha | 4.0 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9.25 |
Wellalage | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8.25 |
Kamindu Mendis | 2.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
104 for 1 (8.3 overs) | Head |
110 for 2 (9.6 overs) | Green |
116 for 3 (10.4 overs) | Marsh |
130 for 4 (12.4 overs) | David |
160 for 5 (16.1 overs) | Maxwell |
174 for 6 (17.5 overs) | Inglis |
177 for 7 (18.3 overs) | Connolly |
180 for 8 (19.3 overs) | Stoinis |
180 for 9 (19.5 overs) | Bartlett |
181 for 10 (19.6 overs) | Zampa |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nissanka,not out Nissanka, not out | 100 | 52 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 86 | 192.31 |
Perera,caught Ellis, bowled Stoinis Perera, caught Ellis, bowled Stoinis | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 33.33 |
Kusal Mendis,caught Connolly, bowled Stoinis Kusal Mendis, caught Connolly, bowled Stoinis | 51 | 38 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 50 | 134.21 |
P Rathnayake,not out P Rathnayake, not out | 28 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 186.67 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 4, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 4 Extras, no balls 0, wides 4, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 4 | |||||||
Total,184 for 2 18.0 overs Total,184 for 2 18.0 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bartlett | 2.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11.00 |
Stoinis | 4.0 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 11.50 |
Ellis | 3.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10.66 |
Connolly | 3.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9.00 |
Zampa | 4.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10.25 |
Maxwell | 2.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
8 for 1 (1.2 overs) | Perera |
105 for 2 (12.2 overs) | Kusal Mendis |